English–Spanish
“captain” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kapiˈtan/
Example
El capitán del equipo habló antes del partido.
The team captain spoke before the match.
How to say “captain” in Spanish
“Captain” in Spanish is capitán.
Leader with formal authority within a team, ship, aircraft, or military unit.
Example sentences with capitán
El capitán del barco calmó a la tripulación antes de la tormenta.
The ship captain calmed the crew before the storm.
Tips for using capitán
- A clarifying phrase such as del equipo, de la nave, or del ejército indicates which kind of captain is meant, and the acute accent falls on the final syllable capitán.